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The share of U.S. homeowners in forbearance has dropped below two million, as bright spots in the U.S. economy and positive movement in unemployment claims is allowing more to resume their monthly payments.

The number of U.S. homeowners in forbearance declined for the 14th consecutive week, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting strong job gains in May as more exit their plans.

Consumers polled by the GSE found that while the housing market has dipped slightly, rising employment numbers will boost confidence in the coming months.